In a meeting with the NATO Council in Brussels today, Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski reminded that in a time of dramatic changes the Alliance should use the historical chance of turning the Balkans into a region of lasting stability and progress by admitting the most advanced candidates.

Macedonia, according to PM Buckovski, has the credibility with its constructiveness to continue acting as ambassador of the international community in the region. "Macedonia will be the driving force of cooperation and good will, particularly concerning Kosovo when talks over its future status intensify," the Macedonian prime minister said today.